Interjection Definition, Example Sentences, Types, Rules, Worksheet That’s Breaking the Internet

This article explains the definition of an interjection, provides example sentences, outlines the types of interjections, rules and includes a worksheet.

1. What is an Interjection?

An interjection is a word that expresses some sudden feelings of joy or sorrow. It is not grammatically related to other words in a sentence. It stands independently.

2. What are the Types of Interjections?

An interjection may express:

1. Joy: Hurrah! We have won the game.
2. Sorrow: Alas! We have lost a great philanthropist.
3. Attention: Hush! Mother is asleep. Do not make a noise.
4. Approval: Bravo! It is a good shot.
5. Surprise: Oh! What a beautiful scenery.
6. Shame: Fie! A patriot and afraid of death.
7. Address: Hello! Where are you going?
8. Greetings: Hello! Hi! Goodbye!
9. Hesitation: Um…Uh…Er…

Expression	Interjection
Joy	Hurrah!
Sorrow	Alas!
Attention	Hush!
Approval	Bravo!
Surprise	Oh!
Shame	Fie!
Address	Hello!
Greetings	Hello!
Hesitation	Um…

The following words and phrases are also used as interjection: Lo! Ha! Ah! Fool! Well done! Cheer up! Good bye! Good gracious! Good heavens! For shame! My foot! My son! My God! Thank God! Good God! My Lord! Shame! Look! Hip Hip Hurrah! Etc.

Worksheet for Interjection

Exercise

Choose the right word

1. _________ ! Her only son is dead. (Alas/ Hurrah)
2. _________ ! The principal is coming. (Hello/ Hush)
3. _________ ! You have killed the snake. (Hurrah/ Bravo)
4. _________ ! I have been ruined. (Ah/Alas)
5. _________ ! What a beautiful car it is! (Alas/ Ah)
6. _________ ! There comes Deepak. (Ah/Lo)
7. _________ ! I have got a first division. (Bravo/Hurrah)
8. _________ ! has he failed? (Hush/ What)

3. What are Interjection Example Sentences?

1. Hurrah! We won the football match.
2. Bravo! You caught the thief alone.
3. Well done! You have made a wonderful project.
4. What! Has he lost his mobile phone?
5. Ah! What a beautiful picture it is.
6. Thank god! It’s not raining today.
7. Fool! You threw the money in the garden.
8. Hush! The hostel warden is coming.
9. Alas! His cat died last week.
10. Ah! Here comes Tom.
11. Goodbye! I will see you next month.
12. Hurrah! We are going on a picnic tomorrow.
13. Oh! What a beautiful gift it is.
14. Hello! Are you John’s friend?
15. Alas! We have lost a brave soldier.
16. Oops! I pressed the wrong key.
17. Alas! It is a boring film.
18. Hey! Look at that dog.
19. Wow! What a big house it is.
20. Hooray! It is your birthday today.

4. What are the Rules of Using Interjections?

Interjections can be used at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence, but they should be used with appropriate punctuation. For example, an exclamation mark, a comma, a full stop, or a question mark.  

1. At the beginning of a sentence, use an exclamation mark for a strong emotion and a comma for a mild emotion.

Example:

Well, he used to ask for help when he was in college.

Wow, they bought a new car!

• In the middle of a sentence- Use a comma before and after an interjection.

Example:

I thought of buying some magazines, but alas, I did not have money.

• At the end of a sentence, an interjection is followed by a comma.

Example:

          I finally cleared the interview, yay!

• As an independent sentence.

An interjection can even be used alone to convey a meaning.

“Ouch!” or “Oops!”

Punctuation for Interjection

• Exclamation points: to talk about strong feelings.
• Question marks: can show indecision or suspicion.
• Periods: can be used when the emotion is less intense.

5. What are the Common Mistakes with Interjections?

1. Overusing Them in Formal Writing

• Explanation:
  Interjections are used in casual, emotional, or conversational styles. In formal writing like academic research papers or reports excessive use of interjections makes the tone unprofessional.
• Wrong :
  “Wow! The results of the research were wonderful!” (too informal for a research paper)
• Corrected Example:
  “The results of the research were meaningful.” (formal and professional tone)
• Note:
  Do not use interjections in an official context; however, you can use them in creative writing and dialogues.
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2. Using Wrong Punctuation

• Explanation:
  Interjections usually end with an exclamation mark when expressing strong emotion (Alas!, Hurray!). For mild emotions, a comma may be used (Well, I think you’re right). Many students use punctuation incorrectly.
• Wrong :
  “Oh my God the accident was terrible” (the interjection is not separated from the sentence)
• Corrected Example:
  “Oh my God! The accident was terrible.”
• Note:
  • Strong emotion → use an exclamation mark (!).
  • Mild emotion →use a comma (,).
  • Always use punctuation to connect an interjection with a sentence.

3. Confusing Them with Other Parts of Speech

• Explanation:
  Since interjections are often short words (oh, wow, alas, hey), people confuse them with adverbs, verbs, or fillers. It is important to note here that an interjection has the power to stand alone.
• Wrong Example (confusing with adverb):
  “He wow at the annual day function.” It is wrong. (here wow is not a verb)
• Right Example:
  “Wow! The performance was excellent.”
• Wrong Example (confusing with conjunction):
  “Oh such a beautiful doll.”

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